Tag Archives: Teens

What’s a Dad to Do?

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What’s-a-Dad-to-Do Workshop for Dads of Troubled Teens

On Sunday morning, January 29, there will be a two-hour workshop just for dads and father-figures led by Jim Harlow and Henry Milton from Texas Christian University. To learn more about these parent trainers, go to http://helponechild.org/empoweringconnectingthencorrecting or come to the Saturday training on January 28 and meet them in person. This Sunday workshop is for all kinds of dads with all kinds of troubles with their teens.

Sunday, January 29

9:00 Light breakfast and registration
9:30 to 11:30 Workshop

Union Presbyterian Church
(Park in the back of the church.)
858 University Ave.
Los Altos, 94024

No child care available for this event.
Please RSVP: 650-917-1210

Help & Encouragement

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Parents…do you feel this way?

Students…do you feel this way?

We have some great classes that WestGate is promoting. Parents, there are classes to learn how to positively discipline your kids. And students, here is a group that is for you to talk about your life.

TEENS:
Teen Talk: A place to talk to teens like you!
Ages 11-17

Have you ever felt like you are all alone? Ever wondered if other teens struggle with the same things that you do? Ever felt like you don’t fit in?

In this group you will:

• Get friendship tips
• Learn more about your family
• Learn ways to talk to your parents
• Learn ways to deal with emotions
• Learn to like yourself as you are
• And much, much more!

When: Wednesdays at 4PM starting November 16th OR
Wednesdays at 6PM starting November 30th

Where: Child & Family Counseling Group,
3880 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 115
San Jose, CA 95124

Cost: $50/session

PARENTS:
Positive Discipline: A Class for Parents of Teens & Tweens

“You parent the way you were parented, unless you are taught differently.” Many parents are finding the way they were parented just doesn’t work today. Yet parents don’t know what to do instead. Positive Discipline philosophy and tools show parents just that – what to do INSTEAD of punishment, reward, removal of privileges, and time-outs.

In this class you will gain and understanding of how to:

• Avoid the power struggles
• See misbehavior as an opportunity to teach nonpunitive discipline—not punishment
• Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior inside and outside the home by using methods that teach important life skills
• Employ family meetings to tackle behavioral challenges
• And much, much more!

When: 7 MONDAYS, BEGINNING NOVEMBER 7, 2011, 7PM – 8PM

Where: Child & Family Counseling Group, 3880 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 115
San Jose, CA 95124

Cost: $70/SESSION

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Ingrid Higgins, MA is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with tons of experience working with teens and families. To Register: Contact Ingrid Higgins, MFT (408) 579-9806 ingrid@childfamilygroup.com